[HELP] Arbor press parts

[Vinny]

You can get a 1 ton arbor press like that from Harbor Freight for about $30. That pic looks like it's the HF press. I have the 1/2 ton version.

[Mayhem]

(09-26-2015, 02:08 PM)Vinny Wrote: You can get a 1 ton arbor press like that from Harbor Freight for about $30...

You guys suck! We cannot get a 1 ton cheap Chinese arbor press for less than $100 here.

[EdK]

(09-26-2015, 07:22 PM)Mayhem Wrote: You guys suck! ...

Affirmative.

Ed

[Dr Stan]

I've cut plenty of gear racks on a vertical mill using a horizontal milling attachment.  If that is not available check on the availability of spur gear racks from Boston Gear.  I purchased spur gear blanks from BG when I was rebuilding my vertical mill power feed unit and did not yet have the capability to cut gears.  BTW, it was much cheaper than buying the necessary gear cutters.

[Kennyv]

thanks something to think about . Now i have a good idea what ill do when i get to that project . Btw im taking on as a project and want to make the tool and part, than heat treat na i dont wnat to buy and parts esp for the free cheapo press that it is
..Looks like i have two options and both will work . Onc is to bolt stock on fixture / angle plate mill vertically. ill prob cut in mill with fly cutter rotate mill head 90 deg. Most likely ill cut similar to a large deep acme thread i once cut on lathe. Ill cut to full depth with one tool than come back with and cut the sides with a finishing tool.
thanks again for the ideas

[Roadracer_Al]

While it's true that cutting a long rack on a vertical mill with a fly cutter is difficult because of interference with the head, it's not impossible.

I've never done this, but it's possible to hold the rack vertically, tilt the head to 30*, and grind your fly cutter with the correct shape to include the 30* offset. The rack should miss the head.

[Dr Stan]

(09-29-2015, 07:31 AM)Roadracer_Al Wrote: I've never done this, but it's possible to hold the rack vertically, tilt the head to 30*, and grind your fly cutter with the correct shape to include the 30* offset.  The rack should miss the head.

That's an excellent idea.